The weather forecast is for intermediate rain for several days, beginning tomorrow. I suppose that it will give enough moisture to the soil for us to see the countryside alive with the joy of spring. Virgil came for prayers for travel and a blessing before flying to Romania for some time. Neither he nor his wife Valentina, will travel anywhere without coming to the monastery first for prayers and a blessing. This pleases me as much as those who bring their newly purchased vehicles for a blessing, no matter whether there is rain, snow, frost or scorching heat. Vladika Lazar spent time today on polishing the final draft for Matins which will be printed here, bound as well, and available for all who attend Matins.